- TAINO STONE ZEMI W/ TRANSFORMATION FIGUREPre-Columbian,
Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino / Arawak Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. Among the only items specifically referenced by Spanish chroniclers of the 15th century,...
[more like this] - FINE TAINO STONE TRIGONOLITH ZEMIPre-Columbian,
Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. This is a fine example of a "three pointer" or "trigonolith" stone zemi head - a human effigy face carved from a...
[more like this] - FINE TAINO / ARAWAK STONE ZEMI FIGUREPre-Columbian,
Caribbean, Taino culture, Arawak People, ca. 15th century CE. A superb hand-carved stone figural effigy in ovoid form presenting a highly stylized figure known as a zemi....
[more like this] - RARE TAINO STONE ZEMI STAMP W/ LINEAR
GLYPHSPre-Columbian, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. This is a remarkable hand-carved zemi figural stamp made from a creamy white quartzite stone...
[more like this] - FINE TAINO STONE AXE W/ ZEMI FACEPre-Columbian,
Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. This is an amazing and fine polished stone effigy axe featuring an abstract zoomorphic or anthropomorphic zemi figure...
[more like this] - REMARKABLE TAINO STONE ZEMI FIGURE HOLDING
WEAPONPre-Columbian, Caribbean/Florida, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A fascinating stone carving of a stylized figure known as a zemi, presenting an ovoid form....
[more like this] - FINE TAINO CARVED STONE ZEMI FIGUREPre-Columbian,
Caribbean, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A remarkable, hand-carved stone figure known as a zemi, presenting in an abstract, ovoid form. Gazing forward from bulging...
[more like this] - TAINO STONE ZEMI DOG DEITY / OPIYEL
GUOBIRANPre-Columbian, Caribbean area, perhaps Dominican Republic, Taino (Arawak) Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. An incredibly well-preserved stone zemi of a Taino dog deity...
[more like this] - IMPORTANT TAINO GREENSTONE TRANSFORMATIONAL
NUDE FIGURE...Pre-Columbian, Caribbean / Florida, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 15th century CE. A marvelous greenstone zemi figure of a nude male experiencing the transformational...
[more like this] - EXHIBITED TAINO WOOD ZEMI COHOBA STAND,
C-14 TESTEDPre-Columbian, Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino/ Arawak Indians, ca. 15th to early 16th century CE. Incredible! An exemplary wood zemi figure that served...
[more like this] - SUPERB & IMPORTANT TAINO CORAL ZEMI
FACEPre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A stunning and scarce life-sized face of a zemi (sometimes cemi) carved from a single piece of coral! The forward-facing...
[more like this] - TAINO RHYOLITE CEREMONIAL SCEPTER W/
CACIQUE FIGUREPre-Columbian, Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino/ Arawak Indians, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. An exceptionally rare rhyolite ceremonial scepter depicting...
[more like this] - TAINO ZEMI WITH LARGE EYES AND CLENCHED
TEETH. Alarge headband unites the ear spools. Two double beak, bird head symbols are engraved on the back of the cone. Made from a beautiful golden-pink colored jasper. 5...
[more like this] - FULL BODIED TAINO ANTHROPIC AX FORM,
FAN-LIKEhands and feet, pronounced navel, and enclosed ovate eyes all suggest Haitian origins. Pre-Columbian. Silicified sandstone. Provenance: Larry Roberts, author of Taino...
[more like this] - TAINO FULL FIGURED ANTHROPIC AX. PRE-COLUMBIAN.Hands
rest at the sides of head, and feet turn inward. Interestingly, eyes are not represented. There is a slight crease in the middle, not a crack but a natural imperfection in...
[more like this] - TAINO PETALOID CELT WITH FULL ANTHROPIC
THEME.Deep set eyes, defined mouth and headband, all precisely carved. Pre-Columbian. Subject sits with hands on knees, looking forward with dilated eyes: all symbols of an...
[more like this] - TAINO SMALL ZEMI OF YUCAHU, PRIMARY
MALE GOD OFplanting, fertility, and water. Pre-Columbian. Huge ear ornaments. Pronounced brow ridge defines eyes. The mouth has the typical surrounds. Base is polished and...
[more like this] - TAINO ZEMI, TYPE 2, UNUSUAL FORM WITH
PINCHEDfront. Elaborate headband joins large swirl ear ornaments. Eyes are deep set and severe. On the reverse side of the cone a sunburst design dominates the back. The base...
[more like this] - TAINO ZEMI TYPE 2, UNUSUAL ZEMI WITH
EXCEEDINGLYlong projections, possibly some form of prototype. Exhibiting a powerfully portrayed face with huge gaping mouth, deep set eyes and turned up hawk-like nose. The...
[more like this] - TAINO ZEMI, TYPE 2, RARE MONUMENTAL
LIGNUM VITAEZemi with typical Yucahu design, represented by wide mouth and Rayban type eyes. A band of alternating triangle arches across back projection. Cone is incised...
[more like this] - TAINO TYPE 1 HEART FACED ZEMI. LARGE
ROUND EYES,raised brow ridge and open mouth convey surprise. Made from a turquoise colored rhyolite. Length 3.5" a metal museum mount is included. Provenance: Purchased from...
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